The Five Below store that now inhabits the former Arcadia has been shuttered for at least 48 hours
“The Philadelphia health department ordered the Five Below store at 1529 Chestnut St. to cease operations for at least 48 hours Tuesday after finding dead mice, mouse droppings and other evidence of rodent infestation.Inspectors also found 22 bags of chips and popcorn with holes gnawed into them, dumpsters with open lids and damaged, stained or missing tiles in the basement.”
Upgrades are coming to the PFC.
The two-screen movie theater at 1412 Chestnut St. will undergo a massive renovation in 2025. The upgrades include a new box office and enhancements to the lobby. They will begin in May and are expected to finish in early September.
The lobby, meanwhile, will be redesigned to pay “homage to various past eras of film.” The concessions stand will be expanded and bar area will be remodeled to make the space more comfortable.
Walked by the theatre today and ALOT of work is going on. The front was open, lobby area stripped down to the studs. Lumber and other building materials going in.
From Alaska Itinerary:
“The Liberty Theater, located at 301 Adams Street, is a historic landmark in downtown Seward. Built in the 1940s, it served as a beloved movie theater with a nostalgic Hollywood atmosphere. The theater closed in November 2013. It operated as part of a hotel until 2022 but is now closed. Despite this, the building remains an important part of Seward’s cultural heritage.”
The building still stands as of November 2024 and can be seen in one of Adam the Woo’s Alaska travel vlogs on youtube.
Frank Ferrante portrayed Groucho Marx in “Groucho - A Life in Revue” at the Walnut St Theatre in 2023, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Marx Brothers performance of “I’ll Say She Is”
According to “Save Arclight Cinemas” “X” posting -this theatre is permanently closed. No details given there, but given the run down nature of this venue and other theatre a couple blocks down might be the reasons. Also can AMC run a theatre with only 4 screens?
Palo Alto’s co-working space HanaHaus, along with the attached Blue Bottle Coffee shop, are slated to permanently close after less than 10 years inside the historic Varsity Theatre.
The Revue Film Society and Danny and Letty Mullin Announce New Lease Agreement Ensuring Continued Success for Historic Revue Cinema
[Toronto, September 10, 2024] — The Revue Film Society and building owners Danny and Letty Mullin are pleased to announce the signing of a new lease agreement, marking a significant milestone in their long-standing partnership.
https://revuecinema.ca/lease-update/
The condo complex “Stage 1075” takes up this space.
According to Jackson Fuller Real Estate
“1075 Stage, built in 2017, is home to 99 residences at 1075 Market St. in the heart of the transforming mid-Market neighborhood along the north end of the South of Market Area (SOMA).
Home sizes begin at about 420 square feet and most homes are in the 600 – 800 square foot range, with several over 1,000 square feet. Homes are available in studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts.
Building amenities of note include attended lobby, smartphone-enabled virtual doorman, package lockers, rooftop deck with BBQ, fire pit and seating area, dog-run and dog-washing station, landscaped building courtyard, bike storage, and bike maintenance areas."
in the lobby and on each floor is a photo mural paying tribute to all of the cinema treasures that were along Market St.
Reopening is still hoped for, but renovations are on going. There’s a indiegogo campaign to help raise the money for them and get the theater re-opened.
Next Stage is hoping to purchase and renovate Uptown Theatre, which was constructed in 1930. In July 2023, it was the first property in Marceline to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. It hosted the Midwest premiere of Disney’s “The Great Locomotive Chase” in 1956 and the world premiere of “The Spirit of Mickey” in 1998. It’s the last extant historic rural theater in Linn County, Missouri that can host films and festivals.
According to Next Stage, Uptown Theatre has mold, a leaky roof, architectural deterioration, and more issues. Many of these problems arose because the theatre was closed for years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ultimately, Next Stage will need $4 million to renovate the building but they are currently aiming for $685,000 to purchase Uptown Theatre, secure insurance, replace the roof, and complete mold removal and remediation.
Any money raised over the goal will be used to update the building’s five apartments so they can be rented and generate more revenue. Work will then begin on the utilities, façade, neon sign, marquee, lobby, and business spaces. The auditorium will be the most extensive part of the project and will be rehabilitated last.
They expect the project to take over six years depending on how quickly they get funding. They plan to reopen no later than the 100th anniversary of the theatre in 2030. For the grand reopening, they hope to recreate the premiere of “The Great Locomotive Chase” with Walt and Roy Disney impersonators.
They will then open to the public with vintage and old Disney movie showings, and hire a theater manager to start a company for plays and musicals. The space will also be leased for festivals.
Maybe some activity going on at the Arclight ?
The Save Arclight ‘x’ posted video of lights flickering in the main lobby….
https://x.com/SaveArclight/status/1807779410847904112
so what sort of seating would you prefer?
The Five Below store that now inhabits the former Arcadia has been shuttered for at least 48 hours
“The Philadelphia health department ordered the Five Below store at 1529 Chestnut St. to cease operations for at least 48 hours Tuesday after finding dead mice, mouse droppings and other evidence of rodent infestation.Inspectors also found 22 bags of chips and popcorn with holes gnawed into them, dumpsters with open lids and damaged, stained or missing tiles in the basement.”
Full article on PhillyVoice.com
https://www.phillyvoice.com/five-below-center-city-health-code-violations-mice/
Upgrades are coming to the PFC. The two-screen movie theater at 1412 Chestnut St. will undergo a massive renovation in 2025. The upgrades include a new box office and enhancements to the lobby. They will begin in May and are expected to finish in early September.
The lobby, meanwhile, will be redesigned to pay “homage to various past eras of film.” The concessions stand will be expanded and bar area will be remodeled to make the space more comfortable.
https://www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-film-center-upgrades-renovations-box-office-lobby-bar/
Christmas tree up outside of the complex. Surprising it’s not green to go with the release of Wicked.
The foreground was blocked off today, The entrance had a mock up of the Roman coliseum in front, complete with statues.
Above the entry way was “Enter the Arena in IMAX”
Walked by the theatre today and ALOT of work is going on. The front was open, lobby area stripped down to the studs. Lumber and other building materials going in.
no notices were available.
From Alaska Itinerary: “The Liberty Theater, located at 301 Adams Street, is a historic landmark in downtown Seward. Built in the 1940s, it served as a beloved movie theater with a nostalgic Hollywood atmosphere. The theater closed in November 2013. It operated as part of a hotel until 2022 but is now closed. Despite this, the building remains an important part of Seward’s cultural heritage.”
The building still stands as of November 2024 and can be seen in one of Adam the Woo’s Alaska travel vlogs on youtube.
Today (11/7) marks the 61st Anniversary of “It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World” world premmiere, here at the Dome.
Here’s hoping that they’ll be hosting the 62nd?
Ok, maybe the 65th?
Frank Ferrante portrayed Groucho Marx in “Groucho - A Life in Revue” at the Walnut St Theatre in 2023, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Marx Brothers performance of “I’ll Say She Is”
The website for the theatre is https://www.hangontothedream.org/theatre
The Metreon mall that houses this complex has been listed for sale. No word if this complex will be affected
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/business/metreon-owner-lists-downtown-san-francisco-mall-for-sale/article_93191670-8b41-11ef-b122-3ba1b1d7c4c8.html
Like most old theatres-this one is allegedly haunted….
https://youtu.be/azvI6AsfQoE?si=DbjSJSgO3W9QzUf4
According to “Save Arclight Cinemas” “X” posting -this theatre is permanently closed. No details given there, but given the run down nature of this venue and other theatre a couple blocks down might be the reasons. Also can AMC run a theatre with only 4 screens?
Palo Alto’s co-working space HanaHaus, along with the attached Blue Bottle Coffee shop, are slated to permanently close after less than 10 years inside the historic Varsity Theatre.
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/bay-area-blue-bottle-closure-at-hanahaus-palo-alto-19778037.php
The Revue Film Society and Danny and Letty Mullin Announce New Lease Agreement Ensuring Continued Success for Historic Revue Cinema
[Toronto, September 10, 2024] — The Revue Film Society and building owners Danny and Letty Mullin are pleased to announce the signing of a new lease agreement, marking a significant milestone in their long-standing partnership. https://revuecinema.ca/lease-update/
pity you’re unable to remember what performance you saw. Also, the world famous Joffrey Ballet is hardly “ some ballet company”
Philly Voice 7/29/24 article,includes photo of inside one of the auditoriums
https://www.phillyvoice.com/century-old-moorlyn-theatre-reopens-ocean-city-boardwalk/
The condo complex “Stage 1075” takes up this space. According to Jackson Fuller Real Estate “1075 Stage, built in 2017, is home to 99 residences at 1075 Market St. in the heart of the transforming mid-Market neighborhood along the north end of the South of Market Area (SOMA).
Home sizes begin at about 420 square feet and most homes are in the 600 – 800 square foot range, with several over 1,000 square feet. Homes are available in studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts.
Building amenities of note include attended lobby, smartphone-enabled virtual doorman, package lockers, rooftop deck with BBQ, fire pit and seating area, dog-run and dog-washing station, landscaped building courtyard, bike storage, and bike maintenance areas."
in the lobby and on each floor is a photo mural paying tribute to all of the cinema treasures that were along Market St.
https://greaterlongisland.com/showtime-south-bay-cinemas-reopens-in-west-babylon/
Add Guillermmo del Toro to those riding to the support of the Revue Cinema after news of it’s possible closing broke.
https://x.com/RealGDT/status/1808853516955349020
Reopening is still hoped for, but renovations are on going. There’s a indiegogo campaign to help raise the money for them and get the theater re-opened.
Next Stage is hoping to purchase and renovate Uptown Theatre, which was constructed in 1930. In July 2023, it was the first property in Marceline to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. It hosted the Midwest premiere of Disney’s “The Great Locomotive Chase” in 1956 and the world premiere of “The Spirit of Mickey” in 1998. It’s the last extant historic rural theater in Linn County, Missouri that can host films and festivals.
According to Next Stage, Uptown Theatre has mold, a leaky roof, architectural deterioration, and more issues. Many of these problems arose because the theatre was closed for years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ultimately, Next Stage will need $4 million to renovate the building but they are currently aiming for $685,000 to purchase Uptown Theatre, secure insurance, replace the roof, and complete mold removal and remediation.
Any money raised over the goal will be used to update the building’s five apartments so they can be rented and generate more revenue. Work will then begin on the utilities, façade, neon sign, marquee, lobby, and business spaces. The auditorium will be the most extensive part of the project and will be rehabilitated last.
They expect the project to take over six years depending on how quickly they get funding. They plan to reopen no later than the 100th anniversary of the theatre in 2030. For the grand reopening, they hope to recreate the premiere of “The Great Locomotive Chase” with Walt and Roy Disney impersonators.
They will then open to the public with vintage and old Disney movie showings, and hire a theater manager to start a company for plays and musicals. The space will also be leased for festivals.
https://wdwnt.com/2024/07/help-save-historic-theatre-walt-disneys-hometown/
Maybe some activity going on at the Arclight ? The Save Arclight ‘x’ posted video of lights flickering in the main lobby…. https://x.com/SaveArclight/status/1807779410847904112
not all their theatres. Amazing what typing words into search engines can do…
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/alamo-drafthouse-theaters-close-bankrupt-1236027457/
Guess they got it a day late too
Chinatown was released in the United States on June 20, 1974, to acclaim from critics.
Guess they got it a day late, or the wikipedia page needs an update.
“Chinatown was released in the United States on June 20, 1974, to acclaim from critics. ”